CLAT Eligibility Criteria 2024| CLAT eligibility has been declared by the National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL) in Ranchi. Before any of the candidates apply for the CLAT entrance exam, it is advised to check their eligibility criteria so that there are no chances of them being disqualified later on. Every participating NLU will have different criteria depending upon which every candidate must adhere accordingly or else they could risk losing out on a seat altogether by not matching up with what other universities require from its students too.
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CLAT Eligibility Criteria 2024 notification for this year’s Common Law Admission Test should be coming soon but meanwhile, make sure you know all about your own eligibility before submitting an application form because if something does go wrong then getting admission elsewhere
The CLAT entrance eligibility depends on different factors, like academic qualifications and age. These is the basic criteria for a 5-year Law program:
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The CLAT UG Eligibility Criteria 2024:
Candidates must have completed the Senior Secondary School Examination/ 12th Board Test with the minimum marks shown below to be eligible for the CLAT exam 2024 (UG).
- Unreserved/OBC/Specially Abled Persons (SAP) and other groups receive 45 percent.
- 40%: For SC/ST category.
General Criteria: Candidates who took the CLAT test in April or May can apply for the CLAT exam in 2024. The candidates should submit evidence of successfully clearing their exams, or they will lose their seats to other students with better scores. If two candidates score the same marks, a tie-breaking procedure is outlined:
- Higher marks on the Legal Aptitude section
- The older candidate will get preference
CLAT PG Eligibility Criteria 2024
To be eligible for the CLAT PG programme, candidates must have a valid three-year or five-year bachelor’s degree in law and good academic qualities. The following are the cut-off points for each category:
The CLAT PG exam will be an objective type paper that will test you on concepts
In LAW. The following are the specific eligibility criteria for different categories for the CLAT PG programmes.
For Unreserved/OBC/Specially Abled Persons (SAP) and other groups, 50% :
- a minimum of 50% marks is required.
- 45%: For SC/ ST category.
Candidates who are attempting CLAT 2024 should submit their qualifying examination final results within the university or institute’s time restriction. Students are allowed interim admission till then.
General Criteria: If two candidates receive the same score on the qualifying examination, the tie-breaking procedure includes the following:
- (i) Higher age
- (ii) A computerized draw of lots
Age Limit: There is no age limit for the CLAT PG programme, as there is for the CLAT UG programme.
CLAT Eligibility Criteria for NRI candidates
CLAT offers admission to NRI or NRI sponsored candidates as was well and the admission criteria is enlisted below
admissions to the NRI candidates are given based on the CLAT merit list. Check the CLAT New Exam Pattern.
For NRI candidates, please note the following points to be clear about your Eligibility to get admission to the national law universities through CLAT
NRI applicants interested in taking CLAT 2024 should contact the relevant university directly for admission procedures, eligibility, needed papers, and other related questions.
A total of 17 seats are reserved for the NRI candidates aspiring for admissions under UG courses at West Bengal National University Of Juridical Sciences Kolkata. There is no seat available with them on the PG program or any other category except this one which gives you a chance to apply as an outsider student looking forward towards your LLB course from anywhere across India without being restricted by location limitations imposed by local universities that have hostel provisions only within their campus premises. The list containing names of students eligible enough will be released through the CLAT office after they scrutinize all submitted documentation.
Documents to include for NRI candidates are
- A valid passport
- A copy of the VISA that makes you eligible to study in India
- A valid certificate from the local embassy stating that the person is an NRI/OCI or PIA a PIO (Person of Indian Origin)
Documents Required by sponsored NRI candidates:
- A Valid Indian Passport of the Sponsor.
- A Copy of Visas obtained in the last 12 months by the Sponsor.
- The Sponsor must have a certificate from the local embassy confirming that he or she is an NRI, OCI, or PIO Cardholder.
The sponsor should indicate through an affidavit that he or she is willing to sponsor the NRI candidate and agree to all the rules and regulations of the specific university.
Who can sponsor candidates applying through the NRI-sponsored category?
The individual sponsoring the NRI applicant must be a first-degree relative of the candidate, And he/she shall not currently reside in India as an Indian citizen or Permanent Resident.
If the candidate does not have parents or near relatives, then such students can also apply for admission and file required documents along with their application form before the registration process is over. The guardian coming under this category needs to compulsorily submit an affidavit mentioning his interest in the educational career development of students and the relationship between them
Provided that guardians are legally treating candidates as awardees
CLAT Eligibility Criteria 203 FAQs
Q). Is there a limit on attempts for CLAT?
A). CLAT doesn’t restrict the number of attempts. A candidate can attempt CLAT as many times as he/she wishes as long as he is eligible to take the test.
Q). What is the minimum marks required for SC candidates to be eligible to attempt CLAT 2024?
A). The official CLAT notification prescribes that an SC candidate should have a minimum of 45% in class 12 board exams.
Q. Can science students apply for CLAT 2024
A). Absolutely, CLAT does not have any specific subject requirements to be eligible to sit for CLAT 2024.
Q). What documents are required for candidates applying under the reserved category?
A). You will have to submit your respective caste certificates to ensure that you are eligible to apply for CLAT 2024
Q. What if a candidate does not meet the eligibility criteria for CLAT 2024?
A: If you don’t meet the eligibility criteria for CLAT 2024 you can’t take admission into a National Law University. The best way forward would be to meet the eligibility criteria and re-apply for CLAT in the following year.
